We put up with a lot in life. I just got back from the gym where I lifted heavy weights until every muscle in my upper body is crying out in pain. A few days ago I spent a couple of hours out in the heat mowing my grass, trimming, and edging. This...
This week I bought a shed. And learned a great sales plan in the process. I've been needing extra storage space and I've been considering buying a shed kit from Lowes. It sounded like a fun family project to work on. Plus the kids could learn how to put an outdoor structure together. They...
I'm amazed at how many business people I talk to that are procrastinating. Work is a bit slow, so they've settled into "a little less work and a little more relaxing". It's a way to feel a bit better in between the worrying we're all doing about this economy! I'm amazed how much...
It seems that every time I turn on the TV or pick up a magazine, someone is talking about "ways to save" or "to cut back". Most of them are great advice – but, call me weird, I hate paying more for anything than I have to pay. So I've been doing...
We moved into our beautiful house back in June after purchasing the brick ranch house from the original owners of 40+ years. Sometime when their four boys were young, their Dad built a two-story clubhouse for them in the backyard. But now, after many years, it's seen better days, and we decided...
It used to be that a church who had the longest list of congregation addresses wins. It means you have a big church! Well, it IS important to make sure you have the contact information to reach your audience. But the way you reach your congregation has changed. The Church still loves to...
Excuse me, but who are you? (I want to know about you!) These are words that can make you feel good! Someone wants to know you! They care enough to ask. They have reached out to you. But they can also be excruciating. Especially if you have met the person several times before. It...
Well, "they" finally told us. "We're in a Recession". I guess it's hard news to hear, but also delivers information that we've sensed for awhile. Or perhaps the media and the political campaign wanted us to "feel" it for awhile. I had a client send me a "bad news for the industry" pdf...
I’m squished into a cramped row of strangers on the flight from the Worship Facilities Expo and Conference. Soon I’ll be home. I love attending the WFX – and this time, like usual, was very good! I’m always amazed at the people I get to see. What a wonderful opportunity to meet...
